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UPSman334
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I recently switched from a 50 tooth rear sprocket to a 49. Will i have to take one link out of the chain to compensate? Or can i just put it back together how it is
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dkurtd 1/7/2019 7:01pm
1/7/2019 7:01pm
Depends upon how much you have remaining on your chain adjuster. If your rear wheel is pretty far forward then you may not need too.
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Paw Paw 271 1/7/2019 7:09pm
1/7/2019 7:09pm
Remember that you may have to take two links out as you can't just take out one unless you plan on using a half link.

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opyguy 1/8/2019 7:13am
1/8/2019 7:13am
i have the same bike and had to remove a link (per above, its actually 2, cant remove just 1) when I put on a 49.
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barnett468 1/8/2019 9:00am
1/8/2019 9:00am Edited Date/Time 1/8/2019 9:03am
removing or adding a full link will move the axle approximately 5/8" using the same size gear.

changing the rear sprocket by 1 tooth will move the axle aound 3/8".

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AJ565 1/8/2019 2:58pm
1/8/2019 2:58pm
I didn't when I dropped from 50 to 49. It does move the wheel back in the adjuster a lot though, which helps out the stability some.

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